Distance From Abaiang Airport to Kuwait International Airport, ABF - KWI Distance

The distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 8227 miles or 13240 kilometers or 7144 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Abaiang ( Kiribati ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abaiang and Kuwait City takes around 18 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Abaiang Airport, Abaiang, Kiribati to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 18 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ABF - KWI

Kilometers		13240 km
Statute Miles		8227 miles
Nautical Miles		7144 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 54 minutes

Abaiang Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - ABF to KWI Flight Path

Location of Abaiang Airport & Kuwait International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Abaiang to Kuwait City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Abaiang, Kiribati and Kuwait City, Kuwait. .

Nonstop flight route between Abaiang, Kiribati and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ABF - KWI

Time difference between Abaiang (Kiribati) and Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 9 Hours.
Kuwait City time is 9 Hours behind Abaiang.

Location	Local Time
Abaiang (Kiribati)	2026-03-17, 14:32:26 +12
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2026-03-17, 05:32:26 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Abaiang Airport (ABF / NGAB) Abaiang, Kiribati

Destination

Kuwait International Airport (KWI / OKKK) Kuwait City, Kuwait